Industrial sewing machines
Industrial sewing machines have played a part in (the development of) Japanese economy and have been constantly evolving in step with technology in Japan.
For the future, JUKI will make the state-of-the-art products. JUKI continues on its course.
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1950 - 1959 “The age of ready-made clothes” begins. JUKI makes inroads into producing industrial sewing machines.
1953
Lockstitch for Apparel
High-speed, Rotation, Thread take-up sewing machine
DDW-Ⅱ
High-speed, Rotation, Thread take-up sewing machine
DDW-Ⅱ
1957
Chainstitch for Apparel
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 2-needle, Welt seam machine
MS-19
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 2-needle, Welt seam machine
MS-19
1958
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
High-speed, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-22
High-speed, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-22
Bartacking for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch, Cylinder-bed, Big bartacking machine
LK-23
1-needle, Lockstitch, Cylinder-bed, Big bartacking machine
LK-23
1960 - 1969 The “automatic thread trimmer sewing machine,” a high-performance machine (masterpiece), is developed.
1961
Lockstitch for Apparel
2-needle, Lockstitch, Needle feed sewing machine
LH-51
2-needle, Lockstitch, Needle feed sewing machine
LH-51
1962
Button sewing for Apparel
Sewing machine with a High-speed, Single-thread, Chainstitch, Button sewing
MB-372
Sewing machine with a High-speed, Single-thread, Chainstitch, Button sewing
MB-372
1964
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-586
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-586
Lock
High-speed, 1-needle, Overlock machine
MO-352
High-speed, 1-needle, Overlock machine
MO-352
For Non-apparel
2-needle, Lockstitch, Overall feed sewing machine
LG-57
2-needle, Lockstitch, Overall feed sewing machine
LG-57
1967
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
1-needle, Zigzag stitching, Embroidery convertible machine
LZ-391
1-needle, Zigzag stitching, Embroidery convertible machine
LZ-391
Buttonholing for Apparel
Pair-horse automatic buttonholing sewing machines exclusive for cuffs
LBH-761Ai-1
Pair-horse automatic buttonholing sewing machines exclusive for cuffs
LBH-761Ai-1
1968
Buttonholing for Apparel
Ultrasonic buttonholing device
JUS-1
Ultrasonic buttonholing device
JUS-1
1969
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Embroidery machine
LZ-271
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Embroidery machine
LZ-271
Lockstitch for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer Sewing machine
DDL-555-2
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer Sewing machine
DDL-555-2
1970 - 1979 An “automatic sewing machine” pursuing productivity improvement is developed.
1972
Basting sewing for Apparel
Post-bed, Basting sewing machine
LT-591
Post-bed, Basting sewing machine
LT-591
Buttonholing for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-770
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-770
1973
Automatic machine
Automatic surging machine
AS-1/MO-803-0D0
Automatic surging machine
AS-1/MO-803-0D0
1975
Button sewing for Apparel
High-speed, Single-thread, Chainstitch, Button sewing machine
MB-373
High-speed, Single-thread, Chainstitch, Button sewing machine
MB-373
1976
Automatic machine
Edge control seamer
ECS-150
Edge control seamer
ECS-150
Bartacking for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Bartacking sewing machine
LK-980
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Bartacking sewing machine
LK-980
1978
Button sewing for Apparel
Single-thread, Chainstitch, Automatic thread trimmer, Button sewing machine/a button feeder
MB-373/BR-1
Single-thread, Chainstitch, Automatic thread trimmer, Button sewing machine/a button feeder
MB-373/BR-1
1979
Button sewing for Apparel
High-speed, Lockstitch, Button sewing machine
LK-982
High-speed, Lockstitch, Button sewing machine
LK-982
Automatic machine
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine
APW-116
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine
APW-116
Lockstitch for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Differential vertical feed, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLU-490-4
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Differential vertical feed, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLU-490-4
Button sewing for Apparel
Lockstitch, Button sewing machine (with a Button feeder)
LK-981-555/BR-2
Lockstitch, Button sewing machine (with a Button feeder)
LK-981-555/BR-2
1980 - 1989 The new apparel production system using the “Quick Response Technology” is proposed.
1982
Button sewing for Apparel
Lockstitch, Buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-780
Lockstitch, Buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-780
Automatic machine
Simple edge seamer
AU-1-470
Simple edge seamer
AU-1-470
1983
Lock
Ultrafast Overlock/Safety stitch machine
MO-2000
Ultrafast Overlock/Safety stitch machine
MO-2000
Bartacking for Apparel
High-speed, Lockstitch, Bartacking sewing machine
LK-1850
High-speed, Lockstitch, Bartacking sewing machine
LK-1850
1985
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled, button-neck-wrapping automatic machine
FBS-340
Computer-controlled, button-neck-wrapping automatic machine
FBS-340
System
Production management system Level 3 System
Production management system Level 3 System
1986
Automatic machine
Automatic darts seamer
ADU-332
Automatic darts seamer
ADU-332
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled running stitch machine/input device
ASG-166/ASE-167
Computer-controlled running stitch machine/input device
ASG-166/ASE-167
System
Juki Hanger System Type Ⅰ
JHS-101
Juki Hanger System Type Ⅰ
JHS-101
Lockstitch sewing machine for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-5570-SERVO
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-5570-SERVO
1987
System
Quick Response Sewing system
QRS
Quick Response Sewing system
QRS
Automatic machine
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine
APW-200
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine
APW-200
1988
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled hand stitch machine
FLS-350
Computer-controlled hand stitch machine
FLS-350
Lockstitch for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a 50th anniversary commemoration model, urban pink)
DDL-5570UP
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a 50th anniversary commemoration model, urban pink)
DDL-5570UP
Automatic machine
Button-neck-wrapping automatic machine with a computer-controlled support button
FBS-346
Button-neck-wrapping automatic machine with a computer-controlled support button
FBS-346
Automatic machine
Buttonholing indexer
ACF-171-791S
Buttonholing indexer
ACF-171-791S
Automatic machine
Pattern seamer with 1-needle, Lockstitch knife
AMP-183
Pattern seamer with 1-needle, Lockstitch knife
AMP-183
Automatic machine
Buttonhole stitch indexer
ACF-186
Buttonhole stitch indexer
ACF-186
Lockstitch for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch, Differential vertical feed, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine with a Programmable shirring control device
DLU-5494-6/SC520EPF-1
1-needle, Lockstitch, Differential vertical feed, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine with a Programmable shirring control device
DLU-5494-6/SC520EPF-1
Automatic machine
Machine with a Skirt zipper
AZS-270
Machine with a Skirt zipper
AZS-270
1990 - 1999 Apparel makers change their production method from an in-house production to a contracted production and shift their sewing production sites to China.
1990
Lockstitch for Apparel
2-needle, Lockstitch machine with a needle thread supply device
LH-2000
2-needle, Lockstitch machine with a needle thread supply device
LH-2000
System
Individual production unit for Apparel
Clotho
Individual production unit for Apparel
Clotho
1991
Lock
Label supply device
HMO-2500N/LA2
Label supply device
HMO-2500N/LA2
Automatic machine
Pocket setter
AVP-870
Pocket setter
AVP-870
Automatic machine
Collar sewing automatic machine
AVP-880
Collar sewing automatic machine
AVP-880
1992
Lock
Vertical differential feed, Safety stitch machine with a Programmable shirring control device
MOR-2500N/PR-1
Vertical differential feed, Safety stitch machine with a Programmable shirring control device
MOR-2500N/PR-1
Automatic machine
Automatic machine with a yoke
AYA-016
Automatic machine with a yoke
AYA-016
Lockstitch for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine(a bird’s nest prevention type)
DDL-5556N-6
1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine(a bird’s nest prevention type)
DDL-5556N-6
1993
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-2200
High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching machine
LZ-2200
Device
Automatic stripe pattern match machine
PMR-830
Automatic stripe pattern match machine
PMR-830
Chainstitch for Apparel
Arm-type, 2-needle, Double chainstitch machine
MS-1190
Arm-type, 2-needle, Double chainstitch machine
MS-1190
1994
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled cycle machine (a wide-area perfect stitch type)
AMS-215P
Computer-controlled cycle machine (a wide-area perfect stitch type)
AMS-215P
1995
Automatic machine
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine (a fully-open seam welts type)
APW-296
Lockstitch, Automatic welt sewing machine (a fully-open seam welts type)
APW-296
1996
Lockstitch for Apparel
Lockstitch, Needle thread automatic feed sewing machine
DDL-5571N/AW-1A
Lockstitch, Needle thread automatic feed sewing machine
DDL-5571N/AW-1A
Button sewing for Apparel
Single-thread, Chainatitch, Button sewing machine with a fraying prevention function
MB-377
Single-thread, Chainatitch, Button sewing machine with a fraying prevention function
MB-377
Lockstitch for Apparel
Dry head, High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-5700N-7
Dry head, High-speed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-5700N-7
Bartacking for Apparel
High-speed, Computer-controlled bartacking sewing machine
LK-1900
High-speed, Computer-controlled bartacking sewing machine
LK-1900
1998
Chainstitch for Apparel
Pinpoint saddle stitch sewing machine
MP-200
Pinpoint saddle stitch sewing machine
MP-200
Automatic machine
Pocket setter<Jeans type>(with a bobbin thread automatic feeder AW-2)
AVP-875A
Pocket setter<Jeans type>(with a bobbin thread automatic feeder AW-2)
AVP-875A
1999
Lockstitch for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a dry-head type)
DDL-9000D
Direct drive, High-speed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a dry-head type)
DDL-9000D
Buttonholing for Apparel
Computer-controlled buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-1700
Computer-controlled buttonholing sewing machine
LBH-1700
2000 - 2009 Sewing machines controlled by software are evolved and pursuied.
2000
Button sewing for Apparel
Dry head, High-speed, Computer-controlled single-thread chainstitch button sewing machine
MB-1800S
Dry head, High-speed, Computer-controlled single-thread chainstitch button sewing machine
MB-1800S
Zigzag stitching for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed, Computer-controlled zigzag stitching machine
LZ-2290
Direct drive, High-speed, Computer-controlled zigzag stitching machine
LZ-2290
Automatic machine
Lockstitch, Automatic welt stitching machine with a welt fabric automatic feeder (a diagonal flap type)
APW-298
Lockstitch, Automatic welt stitching machine with a welt fabric automatic feeder (a diagonal flap type)
APW-298
Buttonholing for Apparel
Computer-controlled, Eyelet buttonholing sewing machine(with an overall thread trimmer)
MEB-3200
Computer-controlled, Eyelet buttonholing sewing machine(with an overall thread trimmer)
MEB-3200
2002
Lockstitch for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed needle feed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLN-9010
Direct drive, High-speed needle feed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLN-9010
Buttonholing for Apparel
Computer-controlled, Eyelet buttonholing sewing machine(gentlemen’s and women’s clothing type, with a multi-cut device)
MEB-3200SSJM
Computer-controlled, Eyelet buttonholing sewing machine(gentlemen’s and women’s clothing type, with a multi-cut device)
MEB-3200SSJM
Zigzag stitch for Apparel
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (with a switching function between 2-point pattern and 4-point pattern)
LZ-2284C-7
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (with a switching function between 2-point pattern and 4-point pattern)
LZ-2284C-7
Lock
Ultrafast, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6900S
Ultrafast, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6900S
2003
Lock
High-speed, Dry-head, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6100D
High-speed, Dry-head, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6100D
Lockstitch for Apparel
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Thread feed, Big bobbin, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLN-6390-7
High-speed, Cylinder-bed, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Thread feed, Big bobbin, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DLN-6390-7
Zigzag stitch for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a quick reverse type)
LZ-2290A-SR-7
Direct drive, High-speed, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Zigzag stitching, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine (a quick reverse type)
LZ-2290A-SR-7
2004
Sleeve setting for Apparel
Dry head, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Sleeve setting sewing machine with a multi-program device
DP-2100
Dry head, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Sleeve setting sewing machine with a multi-program device
DP-2100
Automatic machine
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Single-thread, Button-neck-wrapping sewing machine
AMB-289
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Single-thread, Button-neck-wrapping sewing machine
AMB-289
2006
For Apparel
Post-bed, Lockstitch, Overall feed, Horizontal big bobbin sewing Machine
PLC-1700
Post-bed, Lockstitch, Overall feed, Horizontal big bobbin sewing Machine
PLC-1700
Lockstitch for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed, 2-needle, Lockstitch sewing machine
LH-4100
Direct drive, High-speed, 2-needle, Lockstitch sewing machine
LH-4100
2007
Automatic machine
Lockstitch, Automatic welt stitching machine (a diagonal pocket type)
APW-896
Lockstitch, Automatic welt stitching machine (a diagonal pocket type)
APW-896
2009
Chainstitch for Apparel
Feed off the arm, 3-needle, Double chainstitch machine
MS-3580
Feed off the arm, 3-needle, Double chainstitch machine
MS-3580
Coverstitch for Apparel
Both-sided covering, Chainstitch machine
MF-7700D
Both-sided covering, Chainstitch machine
MF-7700D
2010 - 2017 The “smart solution” for digitalized, automatized (automated), and systematized (systemized) machinery is proposed.
2010
Coverstitch for Apparel
Semi-dry head, Small cylinder-bed, Both-sided covering, Coverstitch machine
MF-7200D
Semi-dry head, Small cylinder-bed, Both-sided covering, Coverstitch machine
MF-7200D
Coverstitch for Apparel
Feed off the arm, Coverstitch machine for 4-needle flat seam/a new DD type
MF-3620
Feed off the arm, Coverstitch machine for 4-needle flat seam/a new DD type
MF-3620
Automatic machine
1-needle, Belt loop setting sewing machine
AB-1351
1-needle, Belt loop setting sewing machine
AB-1351
2011
Automatic machine
Name embroidery and one-point embroidery type
AMS-210EN
Name embroidery and one-point embroidery type
AMS-210EN
Lockstitch for Apparel
1-needle, Lockstitch sewing machine (an entry-level model)
DDL-8100e
1-needle, Lockstitch sewing machine (an entry-level model)
DDL-8100e
2012
Automatic machine
Pocket setter (a jeans type)
AP-876
Pocket setter (a jeans type)
AP-876
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled cycle machine with an input function for three elastic tapes sewing
AMS-210EN TF10
Computer-controlled cycle machine with an input function for three elastic tapes sewing
AMS-210EN TF10
Coverstitch for Apparel
Cylinder-bed type/Semi-dry head and cylinder-bed type, Both-sided covering, Coverstitch machine
MF-7900(D)
Cylinder-bed type/Semi-dry head and cylinder-bed type, Both-sided covering, Coverstitch machine
MF-7900(D)
For Non-apparel
Semi-dry head, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Overall feed, Horizontal big bobbin, Thread trimmer sewing machine (a V belt)
LU-2800
Semi-dry head, 1-needle, Lockstitch, Overall feed, Horizontal big bobbin, Thread trimmer sewing machine (a V belt)
LU-2800
2013
Automatic machine
High-speed, Computer-controlled cycle machine (a needle bar switching system and 2-color stitch type)
AMS-221ENTS
High-speed, Computer-controlled cycle machine (a needle bar switching system and 2-color stitch type)
AMS-221ENTS
2016
Lock
Semi-dry head, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6800D
Semi-dry head, Overlock/Safety Stitch Machine
MO-6800D
Automatic machine
Computer-controlled cycle machine with an input function(a full-rotation bobbin type)
AMS-224EN
Computer-controlled cycle machine with an input function(a full-rotation bobbin type)
AMS-224EN
Lockstitch for Apparel
Direct drive, High-speed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-9000C
Direct drive, High-speed, Lockstitch, Automatic thread trimmer sewing machine
DDL-9000C
Coverstitch for Apparel
Semi-dry head and cylinder bed-type, Single-sided covering,Coverstitch machine(a digital walking/hemming type<with a left bobbin knife>)
MF-7913DRH24E56/UT56
Semi-dry head and cylinder bed-type, Single-sided covering,Coverstitch machine(a digital walking/hemming type<with a left bobbin knife>)
MF-7913DRH24E56/UT56
2017
Automatic machine
1-needle, CNC sewing machine (a head rotation Xy θ type)
AMS-251
1-needle, CNC sewing machine (a head rotation Xy θ type)
AMS-251
Automatic machine
Pattern seamer (a rail feed guide type)
PS-700
Pattern seamer (a rail feed guide type)
PS-700
Automatic machine
Bobbin thread automatic feeder for a High-speed, Computer-controlled cycle machine
AMS-224EN4530R/AW-3
Bobbin thread automatic feeder for a High-speed, Computer-controlled cycle machine
AMS-224EN4530R/AW-3
Automatic machine
Automatic machine and automatic carrier device for a shoelace loop setting
AB-1360 + CR10
Automatic machine and automatic carrier device for a shoelace loop setting
AB-1360 + CR10
Bartacking for Apparel
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Bartacking sewing system(responding to NFC)
LK-1900BN
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Bartacking sewing system(responding to NFC)
LK-1900BN
Button sewing for Apparel
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Button sewing system (responding to NFC)
LK-1903BN
High-speed, Computer-controlled, Lockstitch, Button sewing system (responding to NFC)
LK-1903BN
Buttonholing for Apparel
Computer-controlled, Buttonholing sewing system(responding to NFC)
LBH-1790AN
Computer-controlled, Buttonholing sewing system(responding to NFC)
LBH-1790AN
For Non-apparel
Semi-dry head, High-speed, Horizontal bobbin, Overall feed sewing system
LU-2800V
Semi-dry head, High-speed, Horizontal bobbin, Overall feed sewing system
LU-2800V
2017
Smart solution
JUKI has been solving customer challenges in both hardware and software as an all-embracing manufacturer of industrial sewing machines by improving the functions of products, developing automatic sewing machines, and performing factory examinations.
We will help make a high-productive and optimized factory.